Bilingual PreK Teacher

Georgetown Hill Early School • Rockville, MD

46d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring lead and assistant teachers to join our preschool children in a program that honors and celebrates each child's unique learning journey. Your role will allow you to foster independence in an environment of trust and warmth, while giving our students a strong love of learning. This position's starting rate is between $20-$25/hr with the necessary credentials.

Requirements

• Lead Teacher position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Assistant teacher must have a minimum of 90 hours certification.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish for the Bilingual position
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and instructional strategies
• Strong knowledge of MSDE regulations
• A personal demeanor that is warm, friendly, and cool-tempered
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills
• Extremely reliable in attendance and punctuality
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multitask
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others
• Must submit to and successfully pass a state and federal background check as a contingency of employment.
• Applicants for our federal center campuses must receive GSA security clearance through a government background screening.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of teaching experience
• Proficient technological skills, including Microsoft Office, are a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide for the educational needs and interests of preschool children using a creative and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supervision of preschool children to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
• Support the physical, socio-emotional, and developmental needs of each child in the classroom
• Demonstrate effective leadership among the classroom team
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and positive interpersonal relations with children, families, colleagues, and the community
• Classroom management that fosters a consistent, safe, and positive learning environment for all students and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level